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Lillian J. Smith

Lillian J. Smith

Mar 18, 2023

Lillian Jane (Sheffler) Smith, 93, of Clarksburg, PA passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2023 at Rose Haven Personal Care Home, Indiana, PA.

The daughter of Theodore H. and Gladys R. (Miller) Sheffler, she was born June 23, 1929 in New Alexandria, PA.

Mrs. Smith graduated from Blairsville High School, Class of 1949 and worked...

Helen M. Sulkosky

Helen M. Sulkosky

Mar 15, 2023

Helen Marie Sulkosky, 83, of Greensburg, PA passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, in Greensburg Care Center, Greensburg, PA.

The daughter Zigmund A. and Catherine B. (Newhouse) Sulkosky, she was born on December 21, 1939 in Derry Twp., Westmoreland County, PA.

Helen was of the Catholic faith.  She worked at Blairsville Machine Products, retiring...

Cynthia J. Coleman

Cynthia J. Coleman

Mar 14, 2023

Cynthia Joy (Cribbs) Coleman, 65, of Homer City (Brush Valley Twp.), PA passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, in Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.

The daughter of Roy F. and Lora Joanne (Powell) Cribbs, she was born on July 16, 1957 in Latrobe, PA.

Cindy graduated from Blairsville High School, Class of 1975...

Daunise M Marshall

Daunise M Marshall

Mar 11, 2023

Daunise Marie (McDermott) Marshall, 80, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2023, in Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.

The daughter of John and Marie (Kim) McDermott, she was born on October 25, 1942 in Indiana, PA.

Daunise graduated from Blairsville High School, Class of 1960.

She attended the Blairsville...

Randolph C. Crowe

Randolph C. Crowe

Mar 8, 2023

Randolph Curtis Crowe, 66, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2023 in Excela Health Latrobe Hospital, Latrobe, PA.

The son of Frank W. and Jean L. (Stubrick) Crowe, he was born on December 12, 1956 in Indiana, PA.

Randy graduated from Indiana High School, Class of 1974. He worked for 20 years...

Sonza L. Marasco

Sonza L. Marasco

Mar 6, 2023

Sonza L. (Niehenke) Marasco, 70, of Shelocta, passed away Monday, March 6, 2023, as the result of an automobile accident.

The daughter of the late Russell and Pearl (Keeler) Niehenke, she was born Dec. 22, 1952, in Indiana.

Sonza was a 1970 graduate of Marion Center High School and a former member of the Creekside...

Lacy L. Gohn

Lacy L. Gohn

Mar 6, 2023

Lacy L. (Marasco) Gohn, 41, of Shelocta, passed away Monday, March 6, 2023, as the result of an automobile accident.

A daughter of Robert D. and Sonza L. (Niehenke) Marasco, she was born May 27, 1981, in Pittsburgh.

Lacy was a graduate of Elderton High School and a homemaker. She loved being a mother.

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Brian "Moe" D. Twigg

Brian "Moe" D. Twigg

Mar 2, 2023

Brian “Moe” D. Twigg, 64, of Brush Valley, passed away Thursday, March 2, 2023, at St. Andrew’s Village surrounded by his loving family.

A son of Donn and Charlotte (Tomb) Twigg, he was born Aug. 26, 1958, in Indiana.

Brian was a 1977 graduate of United High School. He drove truck for 38 years, most...

Georgianna L. Blackburn

Georgianna L. Blackburn

Mar 2, 2023

Georgianna L. (Nader) Blackburn, 75, of Irwin, PA passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2023, in Ligonier, PA.

The daughter of Samuel and Helen (Kissell) Nader, she was born on July 16, 1947 in Greensburg, PA.

Georgianna graduated from Norwin High School, Class of 1965.

She attended the United Presbyterian Church in Blairsville...

Douglas R. White

Douglas R. White

Feb 23, 2023

Douglas Richard White, 69, of Blairsville, passed away on Thursday February 23, 2023 at Allegheny General Hospital. Born in Greensburg on June 6, 1953, Douglas was a son of the late Richard Rae and Lois Jane (Henkel) White. Doug worked for Scalise Real Estate in Latrobe as a Maintenance Manager for many years until his retirement in 2022.

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Diane L. Donahue

Diane L. Donahue

Feb 15, 2023

Diane Louise Donahue, 71, of Indiana, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023, at her home.

A daughter of the late Glenn C. and Geraldine K. (McCurdy) Donahue, she was born June 8, 1951, in Washington Township.

Diane graduated from Indiana Area High School in 1969. She entered the military following high school and proudly served...

James R. Shaffer, Sr.

James R. Shaffer, Sr.

Feb 14, 2023

James “Jim” Robert Shaffer, Sr., 84, of Indiana, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023, at his home.

A son of the late Claude Shaffer and Lyla (Bothel) Twig, he was born Nov. 8, 1938, in Indiana.

Jim proudly served his country in the U.S. Army from 1956 to 1958. After 20 years as a coal...

Brian J. Rougeux

Brian J. Rougeux

Feb 7, 2023

Brian Joseph Rougeux, 35, of Indiana, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023.

The son of Joseph P. and Kimberly L. (Traugh) Rougeux, Brian was born May 5, 1987, in Indiana.

Brian was a member of Cub Scout Pack 1029 and Boy Scout Troop 1029, sponsored by Calvary Presbyterian Church in Indiana. He began scouting in...

Anthony M Tauriello, Jr.

Anthony M Tauriello, Jr.

Feb 2, 2023

Anthony Michael Tauriello, Jr., 64, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Thursday, February 2, 2023, at his home.

The son of Anthony M. Tauriello, Sr. and Joan (Tiano) Tauriello, he was born July 14, 1958, in Killeen, TX.

Anthony was of the Catholic faith.

He owned, with his father, an auto repair business...

Robert G. Traugh, Jr.

Robert G. Traugh, Jr.

Jan 29, 2023

Robert Goodwin Traugh, Jr., 96, of Indiana, passed away Sunday, Jan. 29. 2023, at his home.

The son of the late Robert G. and Luella (Werts) Traugh, Sr., he was born July 26, 1926, in Berwick.

As a child his family moved numerous times. He graduated from Indiana Area School District in 1944. Robert entered...

Joan Brust

Joan Brust

Jan 25, 2023

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Joan (Vanderhorst) Brust, 87, of Indiana, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023, at St. Andrew’s Village.

A daughter of the late Gerrit “George” and Mary (Balmer) Vanderhorst, she was born Sept. 18, 1935, in Albany, N.Y.

Joan graduated from Albany High School in Albany, N.Y. in 1953. She received a Bachelor of...

Ethel J. Henderson

Ethel J. Henderson

Jan 25, 2023

Ethel J. Henderson, 94, of Indiana, formerly of Creekside, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023, at St. Andrew’s Village.

A daughter of the late Daniel S. and Nora (McGee) Yeomans, Ethel was born April 28, 1928, in East Mahoning Township, Indiana County.

Ethel was a 1948 graduate of Indiana High School and a member of...

C. Ann Campbell

C. Ann Campbell

Jan 24, 2023

C. Ann Campbell, 97, of Indiana, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023, at her home.

A daughter of the late Rev. Francis and Ada (Lohr) Lentz, Ann was born Nov. 7, 1925, in Iselin.

Ann was a graduate of Elders Ridge High School and a member of Calvary Baptist Church. She was a homemaker and...

Lynne E. Miller

Lynne E. Miller

Jan 23, 2023

Lynne E. (Derry) Miller, 71, of Indiana, passed away Monday, Jan. 23, 2023, at her home.

A daughter of the late J. Robert and Jane (Mitchell) Derry, Lynne was born July 20, 1951, in St. Clairsville, OH.

Lynne was a 1970 graduate of Indiana High School. She was a homemaker and enjoyed going to the...

Irma Marie Brozick

Irma Marie Brozick

Jan 21, 2023

Irma Marie Paniale Brozick , 91 of Blairsville, PA passed away on January 21, 2023 at ProMedica Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation (North Hills) 1105 Perry Highway Pittsburgh, PA 15237.

The daughter of Giuseppe Paniale and Celestina Pavetto Paniale was born May 21, 1931 at Latrobe Hospital, Latrobe, PA. Irma was a 1949 Blairsville High School graduate and...

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